Pharmacist-NIAID-DH
Location: , Maryland
Description: Department Of Health And Human Services is currently interviewing Pharmacist-NIAID-DH right now, this job will be depute in Maryland. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. The NIH is the premier biomedical research center for the world. Its 27 Institutes and Centers employ approximately 18,000 employees doing a vast array of jobs, all supporting efforts for a h! ealthy nation. For information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers, visit NIH Overview .
This position is located in the Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS) which is responsible for a global research portfolio designed to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. DAIDS accomplishes this through planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating programs in: 1) fundamental basic laboratory research, 2) discovery and development of therapies and treatment strategies for HIV infection and its complications through basic research and clinical trials, and 3) discovery and development of vaccines, topical microbicides, and other prevention strategies through basic research and clinical trials. For more information, visit http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ . KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship requirement met by closing date.
Position is subject to a background investigation.
Must be a licensed Pharmacist. DUTIES:
If selected for ! this position, you will perform the following duties:
! Providing senior level pharmaceutical expertise, guidance, and training for pharmacy issues related to sponsored clinical trials both in the United States and internationally.
May have responsibility as a Project Officer or Co-Project Officer for a significant research contract which involves developing, coordinating, and administering a broad range of managerial, technical, fiscal, and pharmaceutical activities accompanying the contract and its relationship with pharmaceutical companies, clinical site investigators, and pharmacists.
Ensuring that sites participating in sponsored clinical trials meet appropriate guidelines and standards regarding investigational agent ordering, storage, dispensing, inventory management and quality assurance.
Responsible for oversight of the procurement of investigational agents used in sponsored clinical trials, involving the identification of the pharmaceutical manufacturer, negotiation with company representati! ves, estimation of study product requirements and arrangement for shipment, and review of data agents received for FDA compliance and adherence to specifications prior to their distribution to clinical sites.
Providing leadership and guidance to protocol team members on the development of the investigational agent section of clinical protocols such as drug dosage, drug interactions and potential toxicities.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
GS-14 Basic Qualification Requirements:
Education: Four-year Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy recognized by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; or successfully completed a 5-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in pharmacy from an approved pharmacy school;or successfully completed a 6-year course of study leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree.
Licensure: All applicants must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, District of Columb! ia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United State! s.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS 13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: collaborating with physicians on design of drug treatment plans related to sponsored clinical trials both in the United States and internationally; identifying drug reactions or interactions; reviewing pharmacy plans for appropriateness of design, pharmaceutical information and compliance with Food and Drug Administration requirements; ensuring that sites participating in sponsored clinical trials meet appropriate guidelines and standards regarding investigational agent ordering, storage, dispensing, inventory management and quality assurance; overseeing and coordinating the procurement of investigational agents used in sponsored clinical trials; reviewing pharmaceutical data on investig! ation agents to be able to appropriately respond to questions on properties, handling and storage, preclinical and toxicity data, and problems with supply.
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This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education . If you are currently or were previously in this occupation series you do not need to submit transcripts. Instead, submit an SF-50 showing the appointment in this occupational series.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated agains! t the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for c! onsideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines . Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this bulletin will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. BENEFITS:
The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. For more information, check out New Employee Benefits at NIH and OPM's Employee Benefits Information . OTHER INFORMATION:
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
We are unable to pay relocation expenses.
A one-year probationary peri! od may be required upon selection/placement.
Additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus .
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